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Blog posts from 2015

Whether you are hosting a big Christmas party or a simple cocktail party the cocktail recipes below will be sure to wow your guests. Merry Christmas from all of the staff at Luxe Home Interiors.
Dry Rye Manhattan
This Premium Canadian whisky is crafted 100% from single grain rye. Aged to perfection, it's the purest expression of rye whisky, with more complexity, character and spiciness than other Canadian whiskies. It has the smooth taste you expect from Canadian Club® – making it the perfect choice for special occasions.

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated. Our top five Thanksgiving entertaining ideas are easy and elegant.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Ingredients
1 ounce Malibu rum
1 ounce Kahlua
6 ounces half and half (or milk for a lighter version)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon canned pumpkin pie filling
Method
Place all ingredients together in a blender with a few cubes of ice. Blend until smooth. Serve in a glass rimmed with very finely crushed graham cracker crumbs. Sprinkle more cinnamon on top for garnish.
Pumpkin Votive Holders

Timothy Oulton British Bulldogs
These beautiful Timothy Oulton Britsh Bulldogs just arrived in our showroom. Come in and adopt one today. The British bulldog has been a national symbol since the time of Winston Churchill, representing the UK’s strength, defiance and determination. During World War II the British ‘bulldog spirit’ is credited with getting the nation through the Blitz and on the road to victory.

Selecting the right furnishings for small spaces is an art. One misconception that people often have when decorating tiny apartments is that all the focus should be on functionality rather than design. Nothing could be further from the truth. Your home may be short on space, but that doesn’t mean it has to be short on style.Here are a few suggestions to help you create a sense of space in your small place.
1. Light neutral colours tend to open up a room and give it a more spacious feeling. The use of dark, rich colors has a tendency to make a space appear smaller to the eye.

Our Warehouse

Luxe Home Interiors provides quality luxury home furniture. Living, dining, bedroom and office furniture can be found in a variety of traditional and contemporary styles. Our designers specialize in assisting client’s select custom upholstery. We are always happy to assist when selecting a sofa, chair, couch or loveseat. Area carpets, rugs and lighting are also available in store. Formerly Norwalk Furniture, Lux is one of the most respected furniture showrooms in Victoria and Vancouver Island, BC.